When is దీపావళి 2026?

In 2026, దీపావళి falls on 8, నవంబర్ 2026, ఆదివారం.

What are the దీపావళి puja rituals?

At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.; Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.; In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.; Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.

What to eat on దీపావళి?

Kaju Katli, Besan Ladoo, Chakli, Namak Pare, Gulab Jamun

What should you do on దీపావళి?

Clean the house before Diwali; Light diyas after sunset; Wear new or clean clothes

What should you avoid on దీపావళి?

Avoid gambling in excess; Do not leave home dark; light lamps; Avoid negative speech or arguments

Which deity is worshipped on దీపావళి?

దీపావళి is dedicated to లక్ష్మీదేవి, శ్రీరాముడు, శ్రీకృష్ణుడు.

దీపావళి 2026 (Diwali)

దీపావళి Significance & Spiritual Meaning

దీపావళి — "దీపాల పంక్తి" — భారత సంస్కృతిలో అత్యంత ప్రముఖ పండుగ. చీకటిపై వెలుగు, అధర్మంపై ధర్మ విజయానికి సంకేతం. ఉత్తర భారతంలో శ్రీరాముడు అయోధ్యకు తిరిగి వచ్చిన జ్ఞాపకంగా, దక్షిణ భారతంలో శ్రీకృష్ణుడు నరకాసురుని సంహరించిన జ్ఞాపకంగా కొనియాడబడుతుంది. ఇళ్లలో దీపాలు వెలిగిస్తారు, బాణాసంచా కాల్చుతారు, మిఠాయిలు పంచుకుంటారు. లక్ష్మీ పూజ ఈ పండుగకు కేంద్రం.

దీపావళి Mythology & Legend

According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile on the new moon day of Kartika. The people lit oil lamps to welcome them. In other traditions, it commemorates Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura, or the goddess Lakshmi's emergence during the churning of the ocean.

దీపావళి 2026 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.
Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.
In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.
Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
Exchange sweets and gifts with family and neighbours.
Keep the house well-lit; avoid leaving any corner dark.

దీపావళి Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ

Salutations to Mahalakshmi

దీపావళి Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Kaju Katli
●Besan Ladoo
●Chakli
●Namak Pare
●Gulab Jamun

దీపావళి Regional Celebrations across India

North India(दीपावली)

Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, fireworks, gambling tradition

Tamil Nadu(தீபாவளி)

Naraka Chaturdashi focus, oil bath at dawn

Gujarat(દિવાળી)

Diwali as New Year, bestu varsh

West Bengal(দীপাবলি)

Kali Puja on the same night

దీపావళి Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Clean the house before Diwali
✓Light diyas after sunset
✓Wear new or clean clothes
✓Offer prasad and flowers during puja
✓Give to the needy

Don'ts

✗Avoid gambling in excess
✗Do not leave home dark; light lamps
✗Avoid negative speech or arguments

దీపావళి — Frequently Asked Questions

What is దీపావళి?: దీపావళి — "దీపాల పంక్తి" — భారత సంస్కృతిలో అత్యంత ప్రముఖ పండుగ.
When is దీపావళి 2026?: In 2026, దీపావళి falls on 8, నవంబర్ 2026, ఆదివారం.
What are the దీపావళి puja rituals?: At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.; Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.; In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.; Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
What to eat on దీపావళి?: Kaju Katli, Besan Ladoo, Chakli, Namak Pare, Gulab Jamun
What should you do on దీపావళి?: Clean the house before Diwali; Light diyas after sunset; Wear new or clean clothes
What should you avoid on దీపావళి?: Avoid gambling in excess; Do not leave home dark; light lamps; Avoid negative speech or arguments
Which deity is worshipped on దీపావళి?: దీపావళి is dedicated to లక్ష్మీదేవి, శ్రీరాముడు, శ్రీకృష్ణుడు.

Upcoming దీపావళి Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

దీపావళి is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
8, నవం 2026	ఆదివారం	05:36 am	—
29, అక్టో 2027	శుక్రవారం	06:06 am	—

దీపావళి 2026